McDonald is a tiny Rawlins County town (pop. 113) with wide-open prairie, low cost of living and a quiet, close-knit feel—ideal for travel therapists who want focused caseloads, easy parking and a peaceful multi-week base that feels restorative rather than isolating.
For weekend life and supplies, Colby (≈47 miles) and McCook, NE (≈49 miles) provide groceries, restaurants, medical services and a regional airport—short drives that make McDonald a calm home base with easy access to more amenities and outdoor day trips.